Something I haven't attempted at life class before, a portrait. Interestingly, it is the face of the model whose body I drew without a face here! I'm quite happy with this one, more so as I haven't been drawing for a few days and felt very rusty. I didn't attempt to do it with colour pencils as the last time I used colour it was such a disaster I didn't even post it.
I haven't done any drawing this week as I've been attempting to frame some of my drawings. I can now say officially ;) that I have exhibited in Geneva as I have four pictures on show at the club where the life class takes place! As it was at such short notice, I bought cheap frames and attempted to cut the mat board myself and the result is I now have a lot more respect for framers. Well worth the money - I won't be attempting that again! Paul is on show as well as two life drawings - here and here - and one of the cats. I thought my life drawings were too sketchy to include but I was surprised and pleased with how they look framed. I was surprised also by how scary it is to sign my name - I've really got to get into the habit of doing that!
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This is just amazing! That highlight, just above the beard line? I'll quote Andrea Joseph: "Brilliant!"
This turned out beautiful Felciity! You have so much expression in his face and it's only a side view. Beautiful.
I am also excited to hear that you have some of your beautiful art in a show. congrats!!
ABSOLUTELY FABULOuS!!!! You can sketch ANYTHING with incredible skill!!!! WOW!
Thanks r.e. - I had to check to see what you meant! :)
Thanks Teri, I'm chuffed to have my work on show and so soon after deciding to do it, I've surprised myself! ;)
Thanks Lin, LOL! It was really scary to have to do a portrait 'on demand'!
Brilliant news about your work being on show. You must do it more! (snort) Fab drawing of course - I truly struggle with faces so appreciate your gift/hard work/cleverness (delete as appropriate)
Thanks Annabel - yes I intend to! ;)
Awesome, Felicity, looks like you do it every day. Loved your post below too - about getting focussed. I'll add the book to my wish list.
Congratulations on your exhibition - well deserved and not before time! More to follow, I tip. And I love you sharing how difficult it is to sign your work - I thought it was some strange, personal complex that was mine alone!
Congratulations! You NEED to be in a show, such wonderful work...
Yay Felicity! Congratulations on your fine work and the lucky folks getting to see it in person. I can't believe you did this drawing from life! It's really incredible. Thanks for your comment on my blog and letting me know that we're again thinking on similar paths. I thought a lot about your previous writing about putting your goals and intentions out there and immediately seeing results. It's proven true for me in the past too.
Fantastic. I love it. I envy you your talent.
MD
This is so well done. You have caught the personality so well!
Brilliant portrait. Did you do this in one session? Surely not.
I'd love to see that portrait of Paul 'in real life'. Great news about exhibiting your work.
Oh, ok. Just read what Ryan wrote. AND, I said brilliant in my comment. I didn't even know I said it a lot?!
WTG on having your work exhibited!!! It deserves to be seen by everyone.
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